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SM56 VDG

2006 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,210 mi
Last recorded22,210 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 VDG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2011 22,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cut on sidewall and tread of ns/s/r tyre however not showing ply/cords

Fail 18 Jul 2011 22,210 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cut on sidewall and tread of ns/s/r tyre however not showing ply/cords

Pass 23 Dec 2009 13,453 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Dec 2009 13,453 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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SM56 VDG is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2006 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 103,160 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM56 VDG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM56 VDG registered?

SM56 VDG is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 19 December 2006.

Is SM56 VDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM56 VDG shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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